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Category: Food and nutritional supplements

Product Information:
Name: Hersheys Caramel Syrup
Description: A caramel syrup to put on ice-cream, in milkshakes, or other
desserts.
Ingredients: Corn Syrup; High Fructose Corn Syrup; Sweetened Condensed
Skim Milk (Skim Milk and Sugar); Water; contains 2% or less of: Disodium
Phosphate; Sodium Citrate; Salt; Artificial Flavor; Caramel Color;Xanthan
Gum; Artificial Color (Yellow 6; Yellow 5)
Compound Information:
Compound 1 - High Fructose Corn Syrup
Molecular Formula: 42% of fructose, 53% of glucose, and 5% of
other sugars
Organic because fructose has carbon
Summary: High Fructose Corn Syrup is a sweetener that is made
from corn starch. It is a liquid that is fully digestible. It doesnt
really make somebody obese like many people tend to believe.
http://www.cornnaturally.com/hfcs-scientific-data/HFCSNutritional-Equivalencies/Composition
http://www.sweetenerbook.com/hfcs.html
Compound 2 - Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk
Molecular Formula: 41% of sugar (sucrose), 31% of moisture,
10.5% of milk sugar (lactose), 8% of fat, 8% of proteins, 1.5%
of ash
Organic because sucrose has carbon
Summary: Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk is made when
sweetened milk is condensed by removing some of its
moisture. It is a creamy, yellowish liquid and is used in many
desserts. The sugar in it helps it to store longer.
http://www.milkingredients.ca/index-eng.php?id=193
Compound 3 - Salt
Molecular Formula: NaCl
Not organic
Summary: Salt is needed in your body to help you fluid
balance and control your muscle and nerves. We need to
intake 1.5 grams of salt per day. All most all different foods
contain salt. It also helps preserve food.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146677.php

Compound 4 - Disodium Phosphate


Molecular Formula: Na2HPO4
Not organic
Summary: When found in food, disodium phosphate does
many things. It is used to thicken the food, balance the acidity
of it, and it keeps certain ingredients binding together.
Disodium phosphate is found in seafood and certain meats. It
can also be used in medicine to help lower blood levels of
calcium and can help limit kidney stones.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/138968-the-use-disodium-phosphate/
Compound 5 - Sodium Citrate
Molecular Formula: C6H5Na3O7
Organic because it has carbon
Summary: It helps with the acidity and the preservation of
food. It is also used for a calcium sequestrant. It is found
in cheese to help is construct.
http://www.molecularrecipes.com/hydrocolloid-guide/sodium-citrate/

Category: Healthcare and medicinal products


Product Information:
Name: Robitussin Nighttime Cough DM
Description: Medication to take at night for a cough.
Ingredients: Active - Dextromethorphan HBr 30 mg, Doxylamine
Succinate 12.5 mg. Inactive - anhydrous citric acid, FD&C Red
No. 40, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, menthol, natural flavor,
polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium
benzoate, sodium citrate, sucralose, xanthan gum
Compound Information:
Compound 1 - Dextromethorphan HBr (active)
Molecular Formula: C18H28BrNO2
Organic because it has carbon
Summary: It is used in many cough medicines and
relieved coughs caused by cold temporarily. It is a
cough suppressant. It is taken by mouth and is in

the liquid form. It can cause slight dizziness and drowsiness. it does not shorten the
length of a common cold though.
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-363/dextromethorphan+hbr+oral/details#uses
Compound 2 - Doxylamine Succinate (active)
Molecular Formula: C21H28N2O5
Organic because it contains carbon
Summary: Doxylamine is an antihistamine that helps with
allergies and the common cold. It works by blocking the
production of things that make your eyes and nose itchy. This
medication is taken through the mouth. The side effects
include: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, constipation,
stomach upset, blurred vision, decreased coordination, or dry mouth/nose/throat.
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-14124/doxylamine-succinate--sleep-oral/details#side-effects
Compound 3 - Glycerin (inactive)
Molecular Formula: C3H8O3
Organic because it has carbon
Summary: Glycerin is used to help moisturize
skin to improve dry, irritated, and scaly skin. It
forms an oily layer on the skin to keep water in
the skin. This product is mostly used in skin
moisturisers. The only side effects that can
occur is if you are allergic to it. This includes:
burning, stinging, redness, or irritation.
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-20275/glycerin+topical/details#side-effects
Compound 4 - Menthol (inactive)
Molecular Formula: C10H20O
Organic because it has carbon
Summary: Menthol is a substance that is taken from
peppermint and other mint. It has many uses. but the
main use is in medications to help relieve throat
irritation. It can also relieve muscle cramps. It doesnt
have any side effects since it is a mild substance, but
it is recommended not to use the ointment on young
children.
http://www.naturalwellbeing.com/learningcenter/Menthol

Compound 5 - Polyethylene Glycol


Molecular Formula: C2nH4n+2On+1
Organic because it contains carbon
Summary: This is used in medications to help with
constipation. It works by keeping water in the bowels
to help soften the stool. It is taken through the mouth.
The side effects include: nausea, abdominal
cramping, or gas but having an allergy to it is rare.
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-17118/polyethylene+glycol+3350+oral/details#sideeffects
Category: Personal hygiene and cleaning products
Product Information:
Name: Ovation Volume Therapy Shampoo
Description: It is a shampoo that helps make your hair healthier and
fuller.
Ingredients: Purified water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate,
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Stearate, Laureth 4,
Soyamidopropyldimethylamine Oxide, PEG 75 Lanolin,
Palmitamidotrimonium Chloride, Acetamide MEA, Lactamide MEA,
Polyquaternium 10, Allantoin, Serenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto)
Extract, Lavender Extract, Thyme Extract, Clove Extract, Aloe Vera
Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium PCA,
Tetrasodium EDTA, FD &C Blue #1, Methylchloroisothiazolinone,
Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance
Compound Information:
Compound 1 - Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Molecular Formula: CH3(CH2)10CH2(OCH2CH2)nOSO3Na
Organic because it has carbon
Summary: It is a yellowish liquid that is used in many cleaning products and personal
care. It produces a lot of bubbles and is used mostly for cleaning. It is also found in
shampoos, face cleansers, and soaps. Side effects include: irritation to the skin, eyes,
and lungs.

http://greencleaning.about.com/od/GreenCleaningResources/g/Sodium-Laureth-SulfateWhat-It-Is-How-It-S-Used-And-More.htm
Compound 2 - Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Molecular Formula: C19H38N2O3
Organic because it contains carbon
Summary: It is a substance that came from coconut oil
and dimethylaminopropylamine. It is used in cosmetics
and can be found in shampoos and soaps. It is used to
clean but can also reduce irritation. It helps by
reducing the surface tension in the water so that it is
easier to wash away oil and dirt from your skin.
http://www.hylunia.com/ingredientdictionary/cocamidopropyl-betaine-2
Compound 3 - Allantoin
Molecular Formula: C4H6N4O3
Organic because it contains carbon
Summary: It is used to prevent dry, rough,
scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. It
works by making an oily layer over the skin to
trap moisture. You need to apply this product
to the itchy areas. Although side effects are
rare, they can include: burning, stinging,
redness, or irritation.
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-20247/allantoin+topical/details#side-effects
Compound 4 - Acetamide MEA
Molecular Formula: C4H9NO2
Organic because it contains carbon
Summary: It is found in many cleaning products. For
example, it is found in bubble baths, hair conditioners,
shampoos, wave sets, moisturizers, and other bath and
hair care products. It uses the moisture in the air to add
more water to the skin. It also makes your hair look fuller.
http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/acetamide-mea
Compound 5 - Polyquaternium 10
Molecular Formula: C25H50ClNO16
Organic because it contains carbon

Summary: It is used in cleaning products and cosmetics. It


is mainly found in hair care products, lotions, and makeup.
In hair care products, it reduces static electricity. It can
also enhance the look and feel of the hair.
http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/polyquaternium10-0

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